Huntington

Ecosystem Overview

The Huntington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 132 West Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 132 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. West Virginia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Very Common4 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Very Common4 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common3 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Common3 obs.

Arum italicum

italian lords-and-ladies

Common3 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Occasional3 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Rare2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

West Virginia

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.50

88 species

+14% vs. current

Wheeling

Importance: 0.48

12 species

+733% vs. current

Morgantown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Martinsburg

Importance: 0.45

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Parkersburg

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Beckley

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Berkeley County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within West Virginia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

West Virginia

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.50

88 species

+14% vs. current

Wheeling

Importance: 0.48

12 species

+733% vs. current

Morgantown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Martinsburg

Importance: 0.45

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Parkersburg

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Beckley

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Berkeley County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 132 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. West Virginia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Very Common4 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Very Common4 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common3 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Common3 obs.

Arum italicum

italian lords-and-ladies

Common3 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Occasional3 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Rare2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare2 obs.

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